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California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 1202 (FHWA's MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Notes for Figure 6H-29—Typical Application 29 Crosswalk Closures and Pedestrian Detours Standard: 1. When crosswalks or other pedestrian facilities are closed or relocated, temporary facilities shall be detectable and shall include accessibility features consistent with the features present in the existing pedestrian facility. 2. Curb PaFlEiRg shall be pFohibited for- at least 50 feet in advanee of the midbloek eFosswalk. Guidance: 2. Parking should be prohibited in advance of mid -block crosswalks. Mid -block crosswalks should be avoided, when possible. See Section 38.18. 3. Audible information devices should be considered where midblock closings and changed crosswalk areas cause inadequate communication to be provided to pedestrians who have visual disabilities. 4. Pedestrian traffic signal displays controlling closed crosswalks should be covered or deactivated. Option: 5. Street lighting may be considered. 6. Only the TTC devices related to pedestrians are shown. Other devices, such as lane closure signing or ROAD NARROWS signs, may be used to control vehicular traffic. 7. For nighttime closures, Type A Flashing warning lights may be used on barricades supporting signs and closing sidewalks. 8. Type C Steady -Burn or Type D 360-degree Steady -Burn warning lights may be used on channelizing devices separating the work space from vehicular traffic. 9. In order to maintain the systematic use of the fluorescent yellow -green background for pedestrian, bicycle, and school warning signs in a jurisdiction, the fluorescent yellow -green background for pedestrian, bicycle, and school warning signs may be used in TTC zones. Chapter 6H — Typical Applications November 7, 2014 Part 6 — Temporary Traffic Control